Ayanna Pressley, a member of the progressive 'Squad' in Congress, has stirred controversy by comparing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the Ku Klux Klan during an interview. She described ICE's actions as a 'campaign of terror' that indiscriminately harms individuals. Pressley argues that just as the KKK cannot be reformed, neither can ICE, challenging the perception that the agency can change its practices through training or protocols.

Pressley’s remarks have drawn sharp criticism, particularly from the Republican Party, which labeled her comments as 'unhinged' in a post on social media. The backlash highlights the ongoing political divide over immigration policies and the role of federal enforcement agencies. Pressley has a history of vocal criticism against ICE, having previously called for the agency's abolition and describing it as 'racist' and 'rogue.'

This incident underscores the heightened tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in the U.S., with advocates on both sides of the debate raising concerns about practices and policies. Pressley's stance contributes to a larger conversation about accountability and reform within federal agencies responsible for immigration control, squarely placing her within the progressive movement that seeks significant transformation in U.S. immigration policy.